Ionic Bonding Flashcard

Front

What elements generally make an ionic bond?

Back

Metal and nonmetal.

Front

What is the formula for Zinc Oxide?

Back

ZnO.

Front

All of the following are common types of metallic compounds except what?

Back

Rust.

Front

What elements generally make a covalent bond?

Back

Nonmetal to nonmetal.

Front

Which of the following will form an ion with a -2 charge?

Back

Se.

Front

Define ionic bond.

Back

An ionic bond is a chemical bond formed between two ions with opposite charges.

Front

What is the charge of a sodium ion?

Back

+1.

Front

What is the charge of a chloride ion?

Back

-1.

Front

What is the difference between ionic and covalent bonds?

Back

Ionic bonds involve the transfer of electrons, while covalent bonds involve the sharing of electrons.

Front

Give an example of a compound formed by ionic bonding.

Back

Sodium chloride (NaCl).